African nations consistently vote for Infantino because they depend on Fifa for financial support.
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Caf’s decision to strip Senegal of the title is a textbook case for sports law.
A final is not just a result. It is also a narrative, a memory, and a shared collective moment.
Why has international success evaded a region that’s so in love with the game?
The 2026 Afcon’s on-field disturbances should not take away from its accomplishments.
The depth of talent, record viewership and fair refereeing made it a tournament that proves African football is starting to thrive.
Why it’s been the most talked-about African football tournament in years: the wins, losses, hosts and bosses.
Critics said that allowing more countries to play would water Afcon down. It’s had the opposite effect.
Ghana’s recent Afcon record does not reflect its status as an African football powerhouse.
Increased prize money, several new broadcasting deals and the biggest names in African football will define the 2024 action.
It’s time to divide TV rights among several broadcasters and not allow a monopoly.
There was a significant shift towards African football as a business rather than football as development.
A win is possible - but only in 2026 or 2030 and only if African teams get to play more high level internationals more regularly.
No African team has reached the semi-final stage. Out of Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, the most likely to do so is Senegal.
Twelve teams remain after the qualifying rounds of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations - with Nigeria no longer automatic favourites as the competition diversifies.
Thanks to the growing appeal of African football stars and a dream final, Afcon is establishing itself on the world sporting map.
Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament is hugely important for Cameroon - politically, economically and on the pitch.
The African Cup of Nations is the continent’s premier soccer tournament - but it’s not being broadcast on TV as usual. Behind the blackout is a tale of court rulings and sour deals.
Football coaches can improve their chances of winning tournaments by choosing a team based on a unique combination of factors.
The nervous Egyptian state hopes that fan-instigated stadium riots will not occur during the Afcon, following a clampdown on some fans.
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